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The Sports Xchange Rockies call up top prospect Arenado The Colorado Rockies have promoted top prospect Nolan Arenado and designated third baseman Chris Nelson for assignment, according to the Denver Post. Arenado, 22, is hitting .364 with three home runs and 21 RBI for Triple-A Colorado Springs. Known as a strong defensive third baseman, Arenado nearly made the team out of spring training and Rockies manager Walt Weiss said he would only be promoted to be a starter. Arenado lived with shortstop Troy Tulowitzki in spring training.

The Sports Xchange Rockies hire Weiss as manager Former rookie of the year Walt Weiss has been selected as the Colorado Rockies' manager, the team announced in an email to its season-ticket holders Wednesday night. Weiss, who was a popular player with the Rockies and the Oakland A's during his playing career, will replace Jim Tracy and became the club's sixth manager in 21 seasons. He is expected to be introduced at a press conference at Coors field on Friday. He received a one-year deal, according to the Denver Post.

The Sports Xchange EditorsNote: adding tweeted quote to Post Tulowitzki out 4-6 weeks with broken rib An MRI performed Thursday revealed that Colorado Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has a broken rib on his right side, multiple media outlets reported. Tulowitzki is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, MLB.com reported. "I'm just really upset, I worked so hard (to get back)," Tulowitzki said in a text message to the Denver Post. "I'm in a lot of pain right now; I'm not sure how long (I'll be out)

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH A 5-2 victory Sunday in the rubber game of their series with the Philadelphia Phillies gave the Rockies two wins in their first three games without shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. He is expected to miss about six weeks with a right rib fracture. Tulowitzki's 2012 season ended on May 30 when a groin injury that subsequently required surgery sidelined him after 47 games. Tulowitzki hits fourth and Carlos Gonzalez bats third.

MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH A 5-2 victory Sunday in the rubber game of their series with the Philadelphia Phillies gave the Rockies two wins in their first three games without shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. He is expected to miss about six weeks with a right rib fracture. Tulowitzki's 2012 season ended on May 30 when a groin injury that subsequently required surgery sidelined him after 47 games. Tulowitzki hits fourth and Carlos Gonzalez bats third. And in Tulowitzki's absence, Gonzalez hit .286 with only eight home runs.

All but lost in the hubbub over Canseco was Jamie Quirk's start behind the plate ahead of Terry Steinbach and Ron Hassey, part of LaRussa's plan to stack left-handers against right-handed starter Jose Rijo. It was Quirk's first World Series appearance in a big-league career that began in 1975 with the Royals. Quirk on the shakeup: "If we win, it's a great idea. If we lose, it's, `Why didn`t Canseco play?` Or, `Why did Quirk play?` If it doesn`t work, it's going to be a field day for (reporters)

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH WASHINGTON -- The Colorado Rockies, with injuries and poor performances, are getting desperate for pitching. And that mostly includes starting pitching. Colorado entered play Wednesday with a team ERA of 4.99, the worst in the National League, and used 12 starting pitchers this year. Colorado made a trade Wednesday that involved two current minor league players. But the player that the Rockies acquired -- pitcher Jair Jurrjens -- has extensive major league experience as a starting pitcher.

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH Left-hander Jorge De La Rosa gave up two runs in seven innings, and the Rockies backed him with four home runs while beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 in the rubber game of their series Sunday. The Rockies made one bullpen move, calling on Adam Ottavino, who pitched two perfect innings in relief of De La Rosa. But with Rafael Betancourt (right groin strain) placed on the15-day disabled list retroactive to Saturday, Rex Brothers, 25, will move into the closer's role.

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Colorado Rockies - INSIDE PITCH The Rockies have lost five of their past six games, the latest defeat being a 7-5 loss Thursday to the Houston Astros. The Rockies stole five bases in a game -- including a career-high three by Carlos Gonzalez -- for the first time since July 25, 2008, at Cincinnati. But the Rockies blew a 3-0 lead and once again failed to get the big hit early that could have opened up the game. They left 11 runners on base, including seven in the first three innings.